Measuring a saddle

[Lippyx]

When you measure a saddle, do you measure it from the stud pin on either side of the pommel to the centre of the cantle?

 

[alliebaxter]

yes thats what i was taught

 

[spacefaer]

yes

 

[xena_wales]

Yes, but it doesn't seem to work with Thorowgoods as they seem to measure about an inch longer than their "official" size!